2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Owners Manual - Page 119

2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 117 Sulfation also occurs when the battery is left in a discharged condition for an extended time. Sulfate is a normal byproduct of the chemical reactions within a battery. But when continuous discharge allows the sulfate to crystallize in the cells, the battery plates become permanently damaged and will not hold a charge. Battery failure due to sulfation is not warrantable. Battery Maintenance It is the owner's responsibility to maintain the battery electrolyte level and a full charge. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded. Inspect the battery fluid level monthly. The electrolyte level in each cell should be between the upper and lower level lines. If the fluid level is low in any cell, remove the battery filler caps and fill with distilled water until the electrolyte level in each cell reaches the upper level line. DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling can cause the electrolyte to leak out of the battery vent tube. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid that will corrode vehicle components and parking surfaces, plus cause burns to exposed skin. j • • A. Filler Caps B. Upper Level Line C. Lower Level Line NOTICE Add only distilled water to the battery. Ordinary tap water is not a substitute for distilled water and will shorten the life of the battery. If you are riding your Mule infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.5 volts, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger (check with your Kawasaki dealer or visit buy kawasaki. com) at a rate of 1/10th of the battery capacity. If you will not be using your vehicle for longer than two weeks, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger. Do not use an automotive-type

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
117
j
Sulfation also occurs when the battery is left in a
discharged condition for an extended time. Sulfate is
a normal byproduct of the chemical reactions within
a battery. But when continuous discharge allows the
sulfate to crystallize in the cells, the battery plates
become permanently damaged and will not hold a
charge.
Battery failure due to sulfation is not war-
rantable.
Battery Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to maintain the bat-
tery electrolyte level and a full charge. Failure to do
so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded.
Inspect the battery fluid level monthly.
•
The electrolyte level in each cell should be be-
tween the upper and lower level lines.
•
If the fluid level is low in any cell, remove the bat-
tery filler caps and fill with distilled water until the
electrolyte level in each cell reaches the upper
level line.
DO NOT OVERFILL.
Overfilling can
cause the electrolyte to leak out of the battery vent
tube. Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid that
will corrode vehicle components and parking sur-
faces, plus cause burns to exposed skin.
A. Filler Caps
B. Upper Level Line
C. Lower Level Line
NOTICE
Add only distilled water to the battery. Ordi-
nary tap water is not a substitute for distilled
water and will shorten the life of the battery.
If you are riding your Mule infrequently, inspect
the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter.
If
it drops below 12.5 volts, the battery should be
charged using an appropriate charger (check with
your Kawasaki dealer or visit buy kawasaki.
com)
at a rate of 1/10th of the battery capacity.
If you
will not be using your vehicle for longer than two
weeks, the battery should be charged using an
appropriate charger. Do not use an automotive-type